Chumbe Island
Chumbe Island (Kisiwa cha Chumbe, in Swahili) is a private island in the Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania, off the coast of Mjini District. It is situated in the Zanzibar Channel. The island is known for its ecological innovation and exceptional coral reefs. The Chumbe Lighthouse is also located on the island.
Old Swahili mosque on Chumbe Island of Zanzibar | |
Chumbe Island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Zanzibar Channel |
| Coordinates | 06°16′39″S 39°10′59″E |
| Archipelago | Zanzibar Archipelago |
| Adjacent to | Indian Ocean |
| Length | 1.0 km (0.62 mi) |
| Width | 0.3 km (0.19 mi) |
| Administration | |
Tanzania | |
| Region | Mjini Magharibi Region |
| District | Mjini |
| Ward | Malindi |
| Demographics | |
| Languages | Swahili |
| Ethnic groups | Hadimu |
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